Eligible Veterans must submit the initial exemption application form to the assessor. There is a deadline for filing.The Veterans Exemption helps veterans and their family members reduce their property taxes. To be eligible, the property must be your primary residence. The Eligible Funds Exemption is for veterans who bought homes using "eligible funds," including pensions, bonuses, insurance, and mustering out pay. There are three different property tax exemptions available to veterans who have served in the US Armed Forces. The Veterans Exemption helps veterans, and their family members reduce their property taxes. STAR is the New York State School Tax Relief program that provides an exemption from school property taxes for owner-occupied, primary residences. The sale is subject to court discretion. Thus, electing New York exemptions in a bankruptcy petition provides a stark advantage.